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Monday, 15 July 2013

I want a rolling mill

I want a rolling mill! However, I'm going to have to make a lot more sales until I can afford one!

The metal for these earrings was textured through the rolling mil at my silversmithing class using a material leaf (thanks Becky!). Then I cut out leaf shapes with a handsaw and soldered on stems/earwires.
 
 
Sterling Silver Textured Leaf Earrings



Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/156607244/sterling-silver-textured-leaf-earrings
Folksy: http://folksy.com/items/4413965-Sterling-Silver-Textured-Leaf-Earrings-LEAVES-Handmade-Metalwork-Jewellery
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Posted by K S Jewellery Designs at 09:50

10 comments:

  1. Janice15 July 2013 at 16:59

    Beautiful!

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  2. littlecherryhill18 July 2013 at 01:31

    They're lovely!

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  3. Silver Moss Jewellery19 July 2013 at 12:05

    I also want a rolling mill! The class I used to attend had one, and I loved using it. I have a friend with a small one now, who very kindly lets me use it, but to have one of my own would be wonderful...Those earrings are amazing - those little pieces of leaf create such stunning effects!

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    1. K S Jewellery Designs21 July 2013 at 19:09

      Glad you like them, SMJ. I have just re-enrolled on to the Autumn term of my silversmithing class so hopefully will try out some different textures. Can you recommend anything good?
      Kristin :)

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    2. Silver Moss Jewellery24 July 2013 at 08:25

      Exciting news! Linen, the 'rougher' the better, can look wonderful rolled. Fabric in general can also be effective, including simpler weaves for a subtle effect. Also, have a look out for handmade papers as some of the effects you can gain are magical. Another couple of ideas are embossed stickers used for card-making, and those net bags that fruit come in. Some things just don't seem to work well though, so it is a case of trial and error but it's fun experimenting :)

      I look forward to seeing what you create!

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    3. K S Jewellery Designs24 July 2013 at 14:12

      Thank you SMJ, I will certainly check some of those out when I return to my course in September. It's amazing that something so delicate like paper can mark metal!
      Kristin :)

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  4. Anonymous24 July 2013 at 15:15

    I want one also. I had a rolling mill but when I moved across country, I sold it and now that I have a place for it, I wish I had it back. I purchased mine at Harbor Freight...it wasn't very expensive but it worked great. I love your framed flower necklaces!

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    1. K S Jewellery Designs29 July 2013 at 20:56

      Thank you Sandi - I can understand why you couldn't move it with you, they are so big! I have just had an offer from a friend to use hers so I might have to take her up on that.
      Thanks for stopping by.
      Kristin :)

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